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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF APPEALS
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KIMBERL.EY DRISCOLL TEL:978-619-5685 N
MAYOR CITY CLERK
NOTICE OF MEETING SALEM, MASS
You are hereby notified that the Salem Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm via remote participation.
Mike Duffy, Chair
Important Announcement:
Pursuant to Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open
Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §20, and the Governor's March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on
the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the City of Salem Zoning Board of
Appeals will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information
and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right
and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the city's website, at www.salem.com. No
in- erson attendance of members of the public will be ,permitted, but every effort will be made to
ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the
event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the city's website an audio or
video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the
meeting.
For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch, listen, or provide comment during the
meeting may do so in the following manner:
Watching the Public Meeting:
• Go to the website link:
htt. s://us02web.zoom.us/i/85658574594? wd=VO XNDY5WIhVSE ZDlwcU._sUT.ioZzO9
• Go to the website link https://zoom.us/ioin and enter meeting ID #856 5857 4594 followed
by meeting password 365054, if directed to do so on screen.
• Dial toll-free phone number 877-853-5257. When prompted enter meeting ID #856 5857
4594 followed by meeting password 365054, if directed. Those only dialing in only will not
have access to the direct video feed of the meeting, but can follow along with the project
materials available for download at salem.com/ZBA
• Watch the meeting live on Salem Access Television Chanel 22.
• Project materials are available for download at this link (https://tinyurl.com/SalemZBA)
Providing Public Comment During the Meeting:
Members of the public attending this meeting virtually will be allowed to make comments during the
portion of the hearing designated for each agenda item. Members of the public will be asked to use the
virtual "Raise Hand" function in Zoom to indicate that they would like to provide comment.
• Dial *9 on your phone's dial pad to raise your hand if you are using the toll-free phone number.
• Click the "Raise Hand" button if you are using the Zoom application on your computer or
phone.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A § 18-25 and City Ordinance §2-2028 through §2-2033.
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For each agenda item, the moderator will identify attendees with raised hands by their screenname or
the last 3 digits of their telephone number and will then unmute them. The moderator will then request
that the attendee unmute their device to provide their full name, address, and comment for the record.
The moderator will go down the list of attendees in the order presented by the Zoom application. The
attendee list is ordered so that phone numbers are first, followed by an alphabetical list of the screen
names of attendees accessing Zoom through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Anyone that speaks
about an issue unrelated to the agenda items will be immediately muted.
Members of the public can alternatively email their comment before the start of the meeting to
levmccarthy@salem.com.
Familiarizing Yourself with Zoom:
We encourage members of the public to install and familiarize themselves with Zoom in advance of the
meeting.
If you plan on providing public comment and are logging into this meeting via the Zoom application,
please test your speakers and microphone ahead of time. If we have trouble hearing you when you
speak, we will move on to the next person and try to return to you later in the list. If this happens, we
recommend that you call the toll-free number to access the meeting and provide your comment.
The Zoom meeting will open 15 minutes before the start of the meeting to allow participants to
connect and practice with the audio and raise hand functions.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this challenging situation for our
community and the world.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.CL c. 30A§ 18-25 and City Ordinance § 2-2028 through §2-2033.
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MEETING AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
II. REGULAR AGENDA
1. Location: 157 Boston Street (Map 16, Lot 66) (132 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
Applicant: JOSH CHMARA
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of
JOSH CHMARA for a special permit per Section 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance to change from one non-conforming use (single-family
dwelling) to another (two-family dwelling), and a variance from Section 5.1.8 Table
of Required Parking Spaces to construct two parking spaces instead of the required
three spaces at 157 BOSTON STREET.
2. Location: 10 Barton Street (Map 36, Lot 409) (1112 Zoning District)
Applicant: BETH TOBIN
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of BETH
TOBIN for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming Single- and Two-Family
Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance from maximum height of
buildings (stories) to expand a nonconforming two-family home by adding a dormer
at 10 BARTON STREET.
3. Location: 140 Highland Avenue (Map 14, Lot 264) (RI and ECOD Zoning Districts)
Applicant: JOHNNY POLANCO
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of
JOHNNY POLANCO for a special permit per Section 8.2.4 Entrance Corridor
Overlay District:Fences to allow a six-foot tall decorative concrete wall at the
single-family house at 140 HIGHLAND AVENUE.
4. Location: 5 Harbor Street (Map 34, Lot 41 1) (135 Zoning District)
Applicant: LEONCIO VIZCAINO
Description: A continuation of a public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of
LEONCIO VIZCAINO for a special permit per Section 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses
of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to construct a five-story extension to an existing
one-story structure, and a variance from Section 5.1.9 Central Development(B5)
District to provide the required off-street parking by use of parking facilities more
than 1,000 feet away from the property at 5 HARBOR STREET.
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S. Location: SO Bridge Street (Map 36, Lot 172) (1112 and ECOD Zoning Districts)
Applicant: RANDY GREENSPON & FRANCESCA SPARACIO
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of RANDY GREENSPON
& FRANCESCA SPARACIO for a special permit per Section 3.3.5 Nonconforming
Single- and Two-Family Residential Structures of the Salem Zoning Ordinance to
remove an existing accessory structure, and extend an existing non-conforming
single-family residential structure by adding an attached three-bedroom dwelling
unit atop a garage which would create a new nonconformity in minimum lot area
per dwelling unit at 50 BRIDGE STREET.
6. Location: I Florence Street (Map 34, Lot 273) (1113 Zoning District)
Applicant: ANTHONY). PICARIELLO
Description: A public hearing for all persons interested in the petition of ANTHONY J.
PICARIELLO,JR. for a special permit per Section 3.3.2 Nonconforming Uses of the
Salem Zoning Ordinance to allow the operation of a firearms retail business at I
FLORENCE STREET.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. January 20, 2021
IV. OLD/NEW BUSINESS
V. ADJOURNMENT
Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services for effective communication such as sign language
interpreter, an assistive listening device, or print material in digital format or a reasonable
modification in programs, services, policies, or activities, may contact the City of Salem ADA
Coordinator as soon as possible and no less than 2 business days before the meeting, program,
or event.
Know your rights under the Open Meeting Law M.G.L. c. 30A§ 18-25 and City Ordinance§2-2028 through§2-2033.
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